Expanding a US-based pharmaceutical producer into Europe was no small feat. Still, for Ruth Vizard, Operations Director at Caldic’s biopharma distribution business, BrandNu, it was an opportunity to showcase the depth of our biopharma expertise and the strength of our global network.
“Expanding into Europe required more than just logistics,” Ruth reflects. “It was a complex challenge that demanded a seamless supply chain transition, all while upholding strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. With the strength of our experience, we were able to secure a smooth and fully compliant expansion.”
At the heart of this success were our biopharma operations in the US and Ireland. Both centers of excellence – these facilities specialize in GMP-compliant supply chain services, offering the infrastructure and reliability pharmaceutical companies depend on.
“Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art cleanrooms, temperature-controlled warehousing, and rigorous monitoring systems to ensure product integrity,” she says. “But more than that, it’s our people who really make the difference. Our teams are highly skilled, with deep expertise in handling multi-compendial goods - an essential capability for operating on a global scale with controlled raw materials.”
That human expertise proved essential when it was time to execute the cross-regional expansion. Coordination between the US and Ireland operations enabled a seamless knowledge transfer and consistent implementation of best practices. “Our teams worked hand in hand across regions,” she shares, “We transferred technology, aligned quality specifications, installed the right equipment, and implemented procedures. We didn’t just replicate infrastructure, we built it with purpose, trained local teams, and ensured every detail reflected our high GMP standards.”
The result was a robust, localized supply chain that maintained global quality. “We built a cutting-edge facility with GMP cleanrooms, re-packing, storage, and distribution capabilities. And at the same time, we secured all necessary regulatory approvals and ensured consistent service delivery across sites.”
Our ability to deliver a compliant and efficient supply chain gives our customers the freedom to focus on their core mission: developing life-changing therapies. At the end of the day, our expertise in managing critical raw materials helps bring innovative medications to patients worldwide. And that’s something we’re incredibly proud of.
For the pharmaceutical customer, partnering with BrandNu - Caldic’s biopharma business group - meant more than operational support – it meant transformation. With a streamlined, compliant supply chain in place, they were able to reduce lead times, improve efficiency, and even lessen their environmental impact.